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Sylvia Flores

Self-professed gadget girl Sylvia Flores has been in marketing and high tech for the last 12 years. In her spare time she writes, flies airplanes, flings paint, and tries to invent new products that she can patent to make millions. So far, no takers.

Watch TV on Your Computer

Sure we watch TV. All the time, right? On the sofa, in the living room, and controllable with a remote. But nowadays you can also watch TV on your desktop or laptop computer just like you would with your normal television set. So why the heck would you want to? Because you want entertainment your way. On-demand. Available at your beck and call. Entertainment that gives you the shows you want to watch when you want to watch them either by digital video recorder also referred to as DVR (like you can get through various cable companies) or for free on broadcasters' Web sites. And we like free! OK.

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How to Buy a Printer

Printers have changed a lot in the past few years. The conventional wisdom used to be that inkjet printers were the obvious choice for most of us, given their low cost and the added bonus of color printing. Inkjets are still a good choice, but they're no longer the only game in town. Laser and dye-sublimation printers, and all-in-ones have arrived on the scene.

Laser printers cost more up front, but inkjet costs can keep adding up.

Deciding between an inkjet and a laser printer can come down to initial cost versus ongoing cost.

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Online or In a Store?

Before you Buy a Computer

So you've decided to purchase a new computer. You've got your budget set. You know what features you want and what applications you need. Now it's time to figure out where to buy. Luckily you have options galore. Whether you're shopping online or in a store, we'll help you discover the benefits of both.  

Save gas, shop online!

The Internet has become a powerful tool for doing your homework on just about anything before you make a commitment to purchase.

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Learn a New Language Online

Hobbies and Interests

Learning a new language is one of the coolest things you can do, expanding your ability to communicate with people when you travel to other countries, or maybe with family members who live abroad. So maybe that one year of high school Spanish didn't stick, or maybe you've always wanted to learn Chinese, Dutch, or Portuguese—just for the heck of it! There are so many ways to learn a new language.

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